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A reputable organisation is seeking a permanent Buyer to join their team in Bracknell. This role offers a flexible working arrangement, with two days per week working from home, and a salary of up to 35,000. As a key member of the purchasing department, the Buyer will have excellent opportunities for progression over the coming years. The primary responsibility will be to expedite orders, track deliveries, resolve shipping errors and maintain accurate records following established guidelines. Role responsibilities of the Buyer include: Reviews daily purchasing reports and system recommendations to determine proper quantities and items to buy, then creates purchase orders for suppliers. Maintains inventory levels to ensure availability while minimising working capital investment. Executes stock replenishment, special orders, and drop ship purchasing based on cost-effective methods, order minimums, and transportation modes. Ensures purchase order accuracy, including quantities, costs, notes, and compliance with terms. Manages electronic ordering processes and follows up with suppliers on order status and delivery. Reviews supplier performance and inventory reports, negotiating returns for excess/inactive stock and addressing shipping errors. Person Specification of the Buyer: Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or a similar buyer role. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders both internally and externally. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with confidence. Minimum intermediate Excel skills. A strong team player who is self-motivated and capable of maintaining focus on the broader objectives. Salary Up to 35k This position is hybrid offering up to 2 days per week working from home. This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, procurement specialist, purchasing officer, purchasing agent, buying coordinator, purchasing executive, purchasing consultant or senior buyer

Escape Recruitment is partnering with an established manufacturer experiencing significant growth, who are looking for to appoint a proactive Purchasing Coordinator to join their Purchasing Team. This is a hands-on operational purchasing role, focused on placing and managing orders for materials and finished goods, ensuring timely delivery to support business operations. Key Responsibilities: Raise, place and manage purchase orders in line with requisitions from Head Office functions. Liaise with suppliers to confirm pricing, availability and delivery schedules. Track and chase orders to ensure timely delivery and resolve any issues. Maintain accurate records in ERP systems and internal spreadsheets. Support supplier relationships and identify alternatives where needed to maintain continuity. Provide regular order status updates to internal stakeholders. Skills & Experience: Solid experience in a purchasing, procurement, or operational buyer role. Experience with indirect spend is advantageous but not essential Strong ERP system knowledge and good numeracy skills. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Confident communicator with a proactive, solutions-focused approach. This is a key operational role in a growing, dynamic business. You will play a crucial part in keeping internal functions supplied and running smoothly, with opportunities to take ownership of your work and make a real impact Interested? Please send your CV today.

A reputable and globally established manufacturing organisation is seeking a permanent Buyer to join their team in Hatfield. This role offers a flexible working arrangement, with two days per week working from home, and a salary of up to 35,000. As a key member of the purchasing department, the Buyer will have excellent opportunities for progression over the coming years. The primary responsibility will be the procurement of materials and goods, which includes purchasing from approved suppliers and proactively sourcing potential new suppliers. Role responsibilities of the Buyer include: Oversee a supplier portfolio, interpreting MRP suggestions to efficiently generate purchase orders. Lead and manage projects aimed at enhancing commercial performance and process efficiencies. Foster collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and supply partners to optimize supply chain operations. Ensure the timely delivery of purchase orders aligned with sales forecasts. Contribute to the development and implementation of a cohesive purchasing strategy for production materials. Person Specification of the Buyer: Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or a similar buyer role. Proficiency in using MRP systems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders both internally and externally. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with confidence. A strong team player who is self-motivated and capable of maintaining focus on the broader objectives. Salary Up to 35k This position is hybrid offering up to 2 days per week working from home. This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, procurement specialist, purchasing officer, purchasing agent, buying coordinator, purchasing executive, purchasing consultant or senior buyer

Purchasing Coordinator Location: Wrexham Salary: £30,000 per annum (permanent) Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:30 to 16:30 Trek Recruitment is delighted to be working exclusively on behalf of a well-established manufacturing company based in Wrexham. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to the team. THE ROLE You will play a key supporting role in centralising procurement activities, strengthening supplier relationships, and driving supply chain efficiency. Working closely with buyers, production, and cross-functional teams, you will help ensure smooth material flow, cost control, and compliance with best practice. Maintain accurate procurement systems, trackers, and databases (including Sage MRP) Manage and develop supplier relationships and engage with stakeholders across the business Support tender processes, data analysis, product range management, and supplier meetings Assist with New Product Development in line with Stage Gate processes Manage selected suppliers and product platforms, identifying opportunities for cost reduction Order and expedite materials to ensure continuity of supply Monitor and optimise inventory levels, minimising excess and obsolete stock Track product lifecycles to reduce risk and liability Monitor performance against key KPIs including Supplier OTIF, stock accuracy, and service levels Ensure full compliance with company procurement policies and procedures YOU Degree educated or equivalent Proven experience in a buyer, purchasing, or procurement role (ideally within manufacturing) Advanced Excel skills with excellent analytical and data-handling capability Strong problem-solving ability and the capacity to deliver results quickly Professional, collaborative approach with clear, fact-based communication Experience with Sage X3 ERP system CIPS qualification (or working towards it) Background in New Product Development

Supply Chain Coordinator £30,000 £35,000 Hybrid Working (4 Days On-Site / 1 WFH) Bordon Full-Time Manufacturing Environment We are currently recruiting for a Supply Chain Coordinator to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business. This is a great opportunity to become part of a collaborative supply chain team supporting the procurement and delivery of materials that keep production running smoothly. Working closely with internal departments and external suppliers, you will help coordinate purchasing activities, track orders, maintain accurate ERP data, and support supplier relationships to ensure materials and components arrive on time and to the required quality standards. This position would suit someone with experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or Procurement coordination, particularly within an engineering or manufacturing environment. It would also be a strong fit for someone currently working as a Purchasing Administrator, Purchasing Assistant, Junior Buyer, or Internal Sales Coordinator looking to broaden their experience within supply chain operations. Key Responsibilities Coordinating purchase orders and monitoring supplier delivery schedules Maintaining accurate supplier and purchasing data within the ERP system Liaising with suppliers to track orders, resolve delays, and ensure on-time delivery Supporting supplier sourcing activities and quotation comparisons Monitoring stock levels and assisting with demand planning Producing procurement and cost reports Collaborating with production, engineering, and finance teams to support supply chain performance Identifying potential supply risks and helping implement solutions What We re Looking For Previous experience in a Supply Chain, Procurement, Purchasing, or Sales Coordination role Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment is desirable Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Confident using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Strong communication skills and ability to build supplier relationships A proactive and adaptable approach to problem solving The Package Salary: £30,000 £35,000 depending on experience Hybrid Working: 4 days on-site, 1 day working from home Hours: Monday Friday, 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working hours) You ll be joining a supportive team within a respected UK manufacturing business that continues to invest in its operations and supply chain capability. If you re looking for a role where you can develop your purchasing or supply chain career and make a real impact, we d love to hear from you.